Your Official Guide to Getting Red Lipstick Right

Nothing says summertime quite like a bright lip. It's uplifting, and can be worn virtually anytime, anywhere. If you typically favor a more neutral lip, or have shied away from experimenting with a pop on your pout, we insist you give it a go. There's no time like the present.

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Inspired by the runway stylings of Dolce & Gabbana and Carolina Herrera for Spring and Summer 2015, we picked a bright orangey red lip to call attention to your pucker. A couple swipes of a bullet and you'll instantly look look more polished, powerful, and hey—you may even find your new signature look. And, to make things even easier for you, we made a video to break it all down into four easy steps.